Prepare a variety of low carb dishes below to effortlessly maintain your diet while traveling.
For those on a low carb diet (avoiding starch and sugar), traveling far from home and having to choose unplanned meals is the biggest concern. To ensure you don't break this dietary commitment, prepare yourself with some low carb dishes.
1. Nut Varieties
Nuts are a great choice as they contain a good amount of protein, fiber, and beneficial fats. Peanuts, almonds, and walnuts are top choices, with only about 3 – 4g of carbohydrates in 0.5kg of nuts. Cashews rank slightly higher, with 8g of carbohydrates. However, when buying nut packets outside the supermarket, be cautious and read labels as some brands add sugar to enhance the taste of their products.
2. Sunflower Seeds
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3. String Cheese
Packaged string cheese is not only convenient but also delicious, making it an excellent snack to carry in your backpack. Each piece of string cheese contains less than 1g of carbohydrates.
4. Leafy Greens
Carry a pack of mixed leafy greens on your journey, especially during long trips where finding suitable food can be challenging. Celery is a top choice, as 600g of celery contains only 1g of carbs. Broccoli is also excellent, being low in carbs and rich in folic acid, promoting good health. It's dry, long-lasting, and easy to pack.
Celery is the top choice as 600g of celery contains only 1g of carb. Broccoli is also excellent as it is both low carb and high in folic acid, promoting good health. It's dry, long-lasting, and easy to pack.
5. Boiled Eggs
Pre-boil some eggs and pack them in a container to breeze through breakfast without encountering bread – the foe of those on a low-carb diet.
6. Dried Beef and Sausages
Dried beef and sausages are not only easy to store but also incredibly tasty. However, some sausage and dried beef products in the market may contain added sugar, so be sure to read labels before purchasing. It's best to find recipes and make them at home.
7. Pork Lard
With a low-carb diet, meat and fat are not obstacles. You can bring along a bit of pork lard to snack on between meals. Moreover, up to 1/3 of the fat in pork lard melts away during cooking.
8. Bottled Water
Don't find yourself in a tricky situation in a scorching destination with limited beverage choices, forcing you to opt for sugary fruit-flavored drinks at the nearby bar. Bring your own bottle of filtered water and make it a habit to refill whenever it runs low.
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Source: Travel Guide by Mytour – Courtesy of: xzone.
MytourMay 20, 2013